The NFL has announced that the Kansas City Chiefs vs. New England Patriots Week 4 game will be postponed after a player on each team tested positive for COVID-19. The Chiefs had already begun to inform their players of the delay of Week 4 ahead of the official announcement. Several took to social media to react to the news of the postponement of the game.
Tyrann Mathieu opted to share an important reminder of the most critical protocols to follow that can keep everyone safe during the pandemic.
Wear your mask, wash your hands.
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) October 3, 2020
Tyreek Hill sought to reiterate Mathieu’s point because it’s just that important.
Yeah what he said !!! https://t.co/r7aSSvB6OT
— Ty Hill (@cheetah) October 3, 2020
Armani Watts’ one-word reaction is really how most people are feeling after the news this morning.
Ugh
— Armani Watts (@ArmaniWatts23) October 3, 2020
Juan Thornhill feels like he’s witnessing something straight out of a movie, perhaps a horror film and not because it’s the month of October.
Man what’s going on in this world. This is some stuff you’ll see in a movie.
— The_Juan_And_Only (@Juan_Thornhill) October 3, 2020
Mathieu’s initial reaction to the situation, while it wouldn’t follow social distancing guidelines, it emphasizes the frustration and disappointment from the players who truly love this game and want more than anything to be able to play.
I need a fucking hug.
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) October 3, 2020
This game will eventually be played, with the NFL expectation of Monday or perhaps Tuesday. This frustration is only temporary, but a disappointing Saturday for many Chiefs players and fans nonetheless.